On Tue, 31 Jan 2006 16:38:38 +0100, mycroft2152 <
mycroft2152@...>
wrote:
> Hi Stefan,
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> I had previously used regular dishwashing detergent. And it helped
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> wet out the paper. But did not work as well on the clay coating. The
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> green pad is important too. Same technique, the only difference was
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> the dishwashing detergent.
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> In a previous life, I was a textile chemist. We routinely used
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> caustic scours to clean the fabvric and machines. This removed dirt,
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> oils and binders (startch, PVA and acrylics) used in manufacturing
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> the base fabric.
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> TANSTAAFL!
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> Myc
Hmm i think i'll try dishwasher detergent. What did you use, the powder?
Most seems to come in compressed pieces these days, but should be easy to
break some off.
ST